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The in vitro simulation system provides a novel tool for biomedical research and can be used as physiological and pathological models to study the female reproductive system. Recent advances in this technology have evolved from 2D and 3D printing to organ-on-a-chip (OOC) and microfluidic systems, which has emerged as a transformative platform for modeling the female reproductive system. These microphysiological systems integrate microfluidics, 3D cell culture, and biomimetic scaffolds to replicate key functional aspects of reproductive organs and tissues. They have enabled precise simulation of hormonal regulation, embryo-endometrium interactions, and disease mechanisms such as endometriosis and gynecologic cancers. This review highlights the current state of female reproductive OOCs, including ovary-, uterus-, and fallopian tube-on-a-chip system, their applications in assisted reproduction and disease modeling, and the technological hurdles to their widespread application. Though significant barriers remain in scaling OOCs for high-throughput drug screening, standardizing protocols for clinical applications, and validating their predictive value against human patient outcomes, OOCs have emerged as a transformative platform to model complex pathologies, offering unprecedented insights into disease mechanisms and personalized therapeutic interventions. 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